thegatman
.308 Win
Looking for a trigger upgrade for S & W M&P shield trigger. Maybe Apex?
Anybody upgrade their shield 9mm trigger?
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Original model or 2.0?
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
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Spoiled to the trigger on my Walther. Like to upgrade my Shield 2.0
Spoiled to the trigger on my Walther. Like to upgrade my Shield 2.0
libertysnake
.338 Win Mag
I have the original. Honestly the trigger pull is mushy -- I could use a better trigger.
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
Apex all the things, though this was with the 1.0 model; if the 2.0 model's trigger is like the Fullsize/Compact 2.0's you might not need to upgrade it.
The Plus trigger is good enough that I don't think I'll be replacing it.
thegatman
.308 Win
It is not the 2.0
Hillbilly77
6.5 Creedmoor
Yes, APEX. I installed the kit in my Shield 9MM 1.0 several years ago when I bought it (not long after the Shield first came out). The APEX trigger sear and Ultimate Striker Block are the 2 pieces that make the biggest difference in how the trigger feels but if I remember correctly the kit was close to the same price as buying the seat & USB separately.
The APEX trigger sear lightens the trigger pull by a few lbs. (I don’t remember the actual numbers now), and the striker block smooths out the action.
Isn't that a little light for a defensive gun?
Maybe. Haven't had a need for it yet(hopefully never will) to find out in a high stress situation.
At least its better than the 10lb pull the NYPD uses.
Well, yeah that goes without saying. Whatever the weight is on the Shield Plus is I think it's appropriate. Its not especially light and takes a conscious effort to break but it's not especially heavy either.
IIRC from reading the spec sheet on the shield plus, the newly designed trigger breaks at around 5.25 lbs.
Yeah, I read that too. Mine feels heavier though, more like 6lbs. Hard to tell though, it's not like a Glock or P320 with a rolling break. It's a hard stop on the wall and then a clean, rigid break after that. Maybe it feels heavier because of that? I actually prefer the Glock style "mushy" rolling break. I think it's easier to send rapid follow-up shots that way.
I don’t own a Glock so I’m not familiar with what your describing, but I suspect that once you get used to the difference you’ll find it much better than a “ mushy “ trigger.
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
I put the full Apex kit in my Shield 9 years ago. Made an incredible difference. I absolutely hated the stock trigger. The biggest upgrade is the glock style safe action trigger. Its a very worthwhile investment, and a relatively easy kit to install yourself at home.
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
